
Global Standoff: The Fight for a Binding Plastics Treaty
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 4:06 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Negotiations for the world's first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution have hit a stalemate at the UN in Geneva. Countries remain divided on future restrictions, with some fearing overregulation could impact economies while others demand stringent measures to curb production and protect health and the environment.